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30 Jul 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is overseeing a significant public procurement process titled the "Playground Upgrade Project." The project falls under the services category and is currently in the planning stage. This endeavour involves the full design, supply, installation, dismantling, recycling, and associated enabling works for a playground refurbishment. The location for the procurement is Wokingham, UK, with key dates including a planned engagement deadline on 14th August 2026. The project, identified by tender number DN824236, will initiate on 31st August 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. The procurement method involves a market engagement notice aimed at preparing for the upcoming tender process.

This project offers considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, as well as general construction work. Businesses with the capability to manage end-to-end playground refurbishment projects, including design and supply chain management, will find this tender an excellent chance to expand their portfolio. The need for expertise in dismantling, recycling, and environmental compliance during the refurbishment process also opens doors for niche service providers in these areas.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Playground Upgrade Project

Notice Description

This a full end to end project for the dismantling, recycling, excavation, enabling works, full design, supply, and installation works for a playground refurbishment.

Planning Information

This is pre market engagement for the full, design and installation of playpark, removal, disposal and enabling works on the current site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072270-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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